Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
18.2° C
2.4° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Gutted, folks. I’ve scanned the whole 16-day window for Broad Cove, and I’ll be straight with you: there is nothing here that’s going to get me out of bed before dawn. The finder’s got zero recommendations for the whole run, and that’s a tough pill to swallow. It’s not like the ocean’s flat, but everything’s lining up wrong – mostly small, short-period slop with winds that are all over the shop.

Let’s walk through it. The next week and a half is grim. From Sunday the 9th through to Thursday the 14th, we’re looking at knee-to-waist high mush, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, with periods of 4 to 7 seconds. That’s just windswell junk. The energy’s weak too, with values often in the 20s and 30s, barely a pulse. The winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and the water is a balmy 65°F with a 4°F anomaly – that’s notably warmer than usual for this time of year, which is about the only highlight.

There’s a little bump on Friday the 14th afternoon – a cross-off breeze keeps it clean looking, and the swell pushes to 4ft with a period of 6 seconds. Energy jumps to 113, which is moderate. But it’s still a short-period, wind-driven wave at a point break, and the file calls it “poor surf conditions.” I’m not buying a ticket for that.

Saturday the 15th sees a bit more life – offshore winds in the morning, 2ft, and the energy stays moderate. Sunday the 16th morning has a slightly longer period of 10 seconds, and the energy is 97, but it’s still only 2ft. The standout moment is Sunday afternoon: glassy conditions, 2ft, and a 9-second period. That’s clean, but it’s tiny. If you’re desperate for a splash on a longboard, that’s your window, but it’s not surf worth writing home about.

Then things get properly ordinary again. The 17th drops back to almost nothing. The 18th is a mess – rain, onshore winds up to 19 mph, and while the swell jumps to 6ft and the energy skyrockets to 636, it’s accompanied by a cross-on wind and a 7-second period. That’s a choppy, blown-out mess. Honestly, with that kind of wind and a beach-and-reef setup, it’d be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The 19th and 20th stay small and cross-on. The 21st brings 1ft to 2ft with onshore winds from the southeast. The 22nd has a cleaner morning with 4ft and a cross-off wind, but the period is still only 6 seconds – it’ll be soft and crumbly. The last few days, the 23rd and 24th, are back to small, cross-onshore slop.

The reality is, Broad Cove is a fairly consistent spot, but this run is a blank. The good news is, with the water this warm and the swell directions shifting around, it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change. But for now, keep the board in the car and the expectations low. There’s nothing here worth chasing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
64
18
23
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26
10
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31
35
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98
32
35
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45
82
69
Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
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10
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10
WSW
5
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10
SSW
25
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15
WNW
10
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15
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20
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High Tide
6:03PM1.72m
6:54AM1.47m
7:05PM1.78m
7:52AM1.57m
8:01PM1.83m
8:44AM1.66m
8:54PM1.86m
9:32AM1.73m
9:43PM1.85m
10:18AM1.77m
10:30PM1.79m
11:01AM1.77m
11:16PM1.71m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.18m
12:47PM0.36m
1:38AM0.10m
1:47PM0.28m
2:30AM0.03m
2:42PM0.21m
3:18AM-0.00m
3:34PM0.17m
4:03AM0.00m
4:23PM0.16m
4:46AM0.05m
5:10PM0.18m
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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